Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Tanzania School Feeding Program
Agreement Number:
7459141 P012748001
Agreement Value:
$12,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 3, 2024 - Oct 31, 2029
Description:
This project aims to improve the nutrition, health, and education outcomes of schoolgirls and boys (aged 5 to 17 years) in the Mtwara and Lindi regions of Tanzania. Project activities include: (1) supporting schools in establishing and maintaining school gardens and farms with nutritious, diverse crops such as biofortified foods, fruits and vegetables; (2) constructing water systems for safe potable cooking and drinking water and establishing hand washing stations; (3) developing and rolling out training modules for school cooks on menu planning, food handling, safe and nutritious food preparation and storage practices; (4) developing school management committee functions to oversee school feeding meals; and (5) strengthening the national and sub-national monitoring systems to enhance compliance with School Feeding Guidelines.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased adoption of positive nutrition and hygiene practices among girls and boys in the Mtwara and Lindi communities; (2) increased attendance of girls and boys in schools; (3) increased consumption of diverse nutritious food and benefits among girls and boys from complementary health and nutrition interventions; and (4) enhanced performance of national and subnational stakeholders to govern sustainable school health and nutrition programmes for school girls and boys.
Location:
Rome, IT
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q3-00021
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
6000000000000
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
WFP - World Food Programme
Program:
International Development Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.